Kahlil Lorenzo Watson (born April 16, 2003) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Cleveland Guardians organization.
[5] Watson was selected 16th overall by the Miami Marlins in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft.
[9] He made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Marlins, slashing .394/.524/.606 with three doubles, two triples, five RBIs and four stolen bases over nine games.
[11] During a game on July 1, Watson struck out on a check swing and subsequently pointed his bat at the first base umpire as if it were a gun and made a shooting gesture.
[14] On August 1, 2023, Watson and Jean Segura were traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for first baseman Josh Bell.